San Diego Barrel Cactus
NameSan Diego Barrel Cactus
Species NameFerocactus viridescens
Common NameSan Diego Barrel Cactus
Bonsai Styleformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)25
Container Typenatural ground
Geographic Originnorth-america
Cultivation Difficultyintermediate
Trunk Featuresribbed stem, dense spines, succulent body
Foliage Typespines
Height (cm)25
Nebari (Root Flare) QualityN/A
Is Floweringtrue
Is Fruitingtrue
Notable FeaturesProminent yellow flower, dense and sharp spines, ribbed succulent body.
Description
This specimen of San Diego Barrel Cactus is a robust, spherical to cylindrical cactus, characterized by its prominent ribs and dense array of sharp spines. It is currently displaying a vibrant yellow flower at its apex, surrounded by developing fruits or mature flower buds. Found in its natural habitat, it exemplifies the resilience of desert flora.
